Gay, Lesbian & Bisexual Veterans of America, Inc.

Palm Springs Memorial

Waiting for the unvailing

L to R-Decorated Vietnam Combat veteran, Art Soper; Regional VP-Past PSGV Pres-Daryl James; Founding Commander, AmVets Palm Springs Post 66/Past PSGV Pres. Tom Swann; LA American Legion/State Amvets Rep: Robert Le Blanc.

The Unveiling

The Dedication

Opening Ceremony Welcome by Cathedral City Mayor Pro Tempore, Greg Pettis.

The Speeches

		Far Left: Randy Schecher, PSGV President & Palm Springs AmVets Post 66, Provost Marshall Left: Dorothy Hadjys-Holeman, mother of Allen Schlindler Right: Morris Kight, civil rights pioneer Far Right: Patrica Nell Warren, author

The Tributes

Left: The Caballeros Gay Men's Chorus sing, The Navy Hymm: "Eternal Father Strong To Save". Thirteen wreaths were presented; the farthest away from: The Armed Forces Veterans Association of Greater New York. Right: PSGV President Randy Schecher.

The Monument

The Inscription...